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The 2026 National Forum on Family Philanthropy will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from November 4 to November 6, 2026.

NCFP’s National Forum on Family Philanthropy brings philanthropic families and leaders together for three days of peer networking and thought-provoking conversations led by some of the greatest thought leaders in family giving. A mix of plenary and breakout sessions, the forum provides a space to discuss both tried-and-true practices and current trends in engaging and interactive formats.

Forum sessions feature the perspectives of donors, family members, and sector experts in an environment that fosters candid discussions.

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Event Eligibility & Registration

Visit this page to learn more about eligibility to attend the event and registration timelines. 

Propose a Session

As part of our 2026 planning process and desire for peer-led learning, we invite NCFP Members and Network Partners to participate in the program development process by submitting a session. Learn more about the session criteria and submit a proposal here. 

Sponsor the Event

National Forum sponsors provide critical support to our event, which allows us to advance the family philanthropy field through education and peer connection. Sponsors also have the opportunity to engage with an audience of approximately 800 leaders in family philanthropy. For-profit organizations are only eligible to attend the forum through sponsorship.

Sponsorship opportunities for nonprofits and funders 

Sponsorship opportunities for for-profits

About the National Center for Family Philanthropy

NCFP is a network of philanthropic families committed to a world that is vibrant, equitable, and resilient. We share proven practices, work through common challenges, and learn together to strengthen our ability to effect meaningful change. As we navigate individual journeys of reflection and transformation, we see the results of intentional, impactful giving.

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  • "The National Forum was a rich opportunity for family funders to learn, share, connect, and perhaps most importantly, question their own assumptions about giving and the potential of philanthropy now and in the future."

  • "This is the most consistently substantive and interesting philanthropic conference I've attended, out of dozens in the past 20 years. Staff, sessions, attendees, attention to detail all were outstanding."

  • "NCFP not only provided an opportunity to gain critical insight to effective grantmaking strategies but also a safe space for people to learn and share their experiences in a very warm and supportive environment."